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Island residents covered under PEI drug programs can now receive up to a 90-day supply of more medications
2023-10-04
Island residents covered under public drug programs on PEI may be eligible to receive up to a 90-day supply of most oral medications, through a collaboration between the Government of PEI and the PEI Pharmacists association.
This is expected to save Island residents considerable money on...
Improving affordability and accessibility of medications in Prince Edward Island
2023-08-16
No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. The Government of Canada recognizes that for many Canadians, the cost of their medication is an additional barrier to...
Free tuition available for licensed practical nursing and paramedicine students
2023-08-15
Island residents looking to pursue a career in health care can receive financial assistance to support their training.
Through the Licensed Practical Nurse and Paramedic Support Program, the Province will subsidize all tuition costs to licensed practical nursing, primary and advanced care...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Announce Drug Plan Changes Coming into Effect on July 1, 2023
2023-06-30
PEI to improve catastrophic drug coverage program to make medication more affordable and accessible
No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. As part of the Improving...
Government reimburses Island nurses for language proficiency test
2023-06-14
Nurses who require an English language proficiency test to meet language proficiency requirements for the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island (CRNMPEI) or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince Edward Island (CLPNPEI) will now receive reimbursement from...
Statement by Health and Wellness Minister Mark McLane and Health PEI CEO Dr. Michael Gardam on tentative agreement between the Prince Edward Island Nurses Union and Health PEI
2023-05-05
Today, Health and Wellness Minister Mark McLane and Health PEI CEO Dr. Michael Gardam issued the following joint statement regarding Health PEI and the PEI Nurses Union reaching a tentative agreement:
“We are extremely pleased that Health PEI and the PEINU have come to a tentative agreement....
New recruitment incentives to strengthen healthcare workforce on PEI
2023-03-03
The province is increasing the financial recruitment incentives for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives and adding a new financial incentive for licensed practical nurses, to improve healthcare for people in all areas PEI.
These enhanced recruitment incentives will help to...
Atlantic ministers of health working together to improve health care
2023-01-30
Atlantic ministers of health met today in Charlottetown to discuss intergovernmental health priorities, share information and seek opportunities to align practices in health human resources.
Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness, Prince Edward Island chaired the meeting, speaking for...
Mental Health and Addictions Access Line takes on services offered by The Island Helpline
2023-01-19
PEI’s Mental Health and Addictions Access Line has increased staffing and capacity to include services offered through The Island Helpline, creating a more streamlined phone service to connect Islanders in need of mental health and addiction support with the right resources quickly.
The Island...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island continue work to improve access to medications for Island residents
2023-01-17
No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table.
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI), highlighted further progress...